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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.25, 2,952.17 and 1,207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.25, 2,952.17 and 1,207.93 is: 1,666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.25 : 2,952.17 = 1,207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.25/2,952.17 = 1,207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.25x = 2,952.17 × 1,207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.25x = 3,566,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,014.71/2,139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.95

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